• Wissahickon Brewing Expands to Montco with Maple Glen Location

    Wissahickon Brewing Expands to Montco with Maple Glen Location

    Wissahickon Brewing, Northwest Philadelphia’s largest brewery, has expanded into Montgomery County with a new location in Maple Glen, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The brewery announced its newest suburban satellite less than two months after launching its second location in Olde Kensington. The Gill family, who own the brewery, filed paperwork with the…

  • Montgomery County Boosts Minimum Wage to $20.52

    Montgomery County Boosts Minimum Wage to $20.52

    Montgomery County’s lowest-paid employees will receive a roughly 25 percent raise, as the Board of Commissioners increases the county’s minimum wage by $4, bringing it to $20.52 an hour, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The salary board, which includes the county’s commissioners and controller, unanimously voted earlier this week to raise the minimum…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Inside a Custom-Built Gem in Jenkintown’s Premier Gated Enclave

    First Bank House of the Week: Inside a Custom-Built Gem in Jenkintown’s Premier Gated Enclave

    Step into timeless elegance in the heart of Rydal Green. Listed at $1,385,000, this exquisite custom Gigliotti-built estate blends refined architectural craftsmanship with everyday comfort. . . Located in a sought-after gated community, the home welcomes you with a soaring two-story foyer and a dramatic turned staircase. Rich hardwood floors, extensive custom millwork, and a…

  • Montco Steps Up as National Model for Ethical Artificial Intelligence Use

    Montco Steps Up as National Model for Ethical Artificial Intelligence Use

    Montgomery County hopes to be a leader in how local government approaches artificial intelligence, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners formed an AI for Public Good Advisory Council earlier this year. The council was designed to help the county responsibly integrate AI into everything from public safety to human…

  • Taylor Swift’s Father, a Bryn Mawr Native, Recovers From Major Surgery

    Taylor Swift’s Father, a Bryn Mawr Native, Recovers From Major Surgery

    Scott Swift, father of global superstar Taylor Swift, and Bryn Mawr native, is recovering after quintuple bypass surgery, reports Christina Dugan Ramirez for Fox 29 Philadelphia. At 73, Swift remains surrounded by support from his wife, Andrea, and children, Taylor and Austin. According to a representative, the surgery was a proactive response to coronary artery…

  • Independent Voters Ask State Supreme Court to Strike Down Pennsylvania Closed Primary System

    Independent Voters Ask State Supreme Court to Strike Down Pennsylvania Closed Primary System

    Four independent voters have asked the state Supreme Court to declare Pennsylvania’s closed voting system violates the state Constitution’s guarantee of free and fair elections, writes Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. The voters argue that in many races, the party primaries are the only meaningful contests, not the general election. Only a few swing districts…

  • New CEO, Ed Jimenez Charts Growth Path for Main Line Health

    New CEO, Ed Jimenez Charts Growth Path for Main Line Health

    Main Line Health’s new CEO, Ed Jimenez, stepped into his new role with a vision to bring the healthcare system back to profitability, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. His arrival comes as the nonprofit emerges from pandemic-era losses and aims for a return to stable growth. Jimenez and his wife just moved into…

  • Valley Forge Casino Resort Unveils Vegas-Inspired Upgrades

    Valley Forge Casino Resort Unveils Vegas-Inspired Upgrades

    Valley Forge Casino Resort went for luxury and hit the jackpot, unveiling a fully renovated Stardust Tower. The King of Prussia destination brought a fresh wave of style to the 253-room tower. Valley Forge crew inspiration from the golden age of mid-century Las Vegas. The rooms now feature sleek headboards with hidden uplighting, modern lighting…

  • Newly Rebranded Pottstown Regional Community Foundation Expands Its Mission

    Newly Rebranded Pottstown Regional Community Foundation Expands Its Mission

    The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation, a champion of healthy living in the region, has officially rebranded as the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation, reports Courtney Diener Stokes for The Mercury. The change was announced on July 4. It reflects the organization’s broader mission to serve the full spectrum of community needs.  The transformation follows…

  • La Salle Standouts Lead Souderton Area Youth Football Camp

    La Salle Standouts Lead Souderton Area Youth Football Camp

    Joey O’Brien and Gavin Sidwar, La Salle College High standouts, gave back to the Souderton Area Youth Football program by heading up a camp for young players, writes Sidney Snider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two football stars, both set to play major college football next year, got their start in Souderton. O’Brien, a defensive…

  • Owner of Conshohocken’s Collective Boutique Talks Fashion Inspiration, Shares Makeup Tips

    Owner of Conshohocken’s Collective Boutique Talks Fashion Inspiration, Shares Makeup Tips

    For Victoria Totaro, the owner of the Collective Boutique in Conshohocken, fashion inspiration came from her mother, write Gina Lizzo and Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. “She always loved to dress to the nines, and I love that about her,” said Totaro. “I love that now she can come into my store…

  • OCF Realty House of the Week: Guidi-Built Dream Home in Lower Gwynedd

    OCF Realty House of the Week: Guidi-Built Dream Home in Lower Gwynedd

    Welcome to your dream home! This exceptional Guidi custom-built estate, a luxurious 6-bedroom, 5.2-bath residence nestled on a stunning double lot spanning over 2 acres in one of Lower Gwynedd’s most coveted neighborhoods, Polo Club Estates. This extraordinary home exemplifies refined elegance, beginning with a professionally landscaped grand entrance, a circular driveway, new roof and…

  • Norristown Area School District Implements a $12M Modular Expansion

    Norristown Area School District Implements a $12M Modular Expansion

    The Norristown Area School District is investing $12 million in an expansion project amidst a space crunch, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The district will soon install prefabricated additions at Cole Manor Elementary, Hancock Elementary, and the administration building. Both elementary schools will gain over 11,000 square feet of new space. The expansion includes eight…

  • Norristown’s Clean and Safe Team Aims to Refresh the County Seat

    Norristown’s Clean and Safe Team Aims to Refresh the County Seat

    A team of highly visible “Norristown Ambassadors” is working daily to freshen up the streets thanks to a new $400,000 initiative dubbed the Clean and Safe Program, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Funded through a two-year pilot backed by American Rescue Plan dollars and local support, the program is a partnership between Montco and…

  • Montgomery County’s Will McCausland and Dylan Brown Selected in MLB Draft

    Montgomery County’s Will McCausland and Dylan Brown Selected in MLB Draft

    Two standout players from Montgomery County took a major step toward the big leagues with their selection in this year’s MLB Draft, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Harleysville native and Souderton Area High School graduate Will McCausland was selected in the seventh round at No. 222 by the Cleveland Guardians. The right-handed pitcher…

  • Bryn Mawr Billionaire Michael Rubin Gifts NFL Owner a $240K Bentley

    Bryn Mawr Billionaire Michael Rubin Gifts NFL Owner a $240K Bentley

    When it comes to birthdays, Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin knows how to give a memorable gift, writes Ryan Sanudo for The US Sun. The Fanatics CEO teamed up with music moguls Jay-Z and Meek Mill to surprise Robert Kraft with a $240,000 car. The New England Patriots owner turned 80 in style, receiving a Bentley…

  • Fort Washington-Based Toll Brothers Promotes SVP Gregg Ziegler to CFO

    Fort Washington-Based Toll Brothers Promotes SVP Gregg Ziegler to CFO

    Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers is promoting Gregg Ziegler, senior vice president of investor relations and treasurer, to chief financial officer, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ziegler, who will succeed Marty Connor at the end of October, has been with the company for 23 years. Connor will remain with the company as a…

  • Trump’s Budget Bill Saves Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore from Endowment Tax

    Trump’s Budget Bill Saves Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore from Endowment Tax

    While many local colleges have lost federal funding or faced cuts in the last six months, Swarthmore and Bryn Mawr Colleges received welcome news in the budget bill signed by President Donald Trump: they are no longer subject to the federal excise tax on endowment earnings, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tax…